Sorena programme guide
Bachelor of Nursing
This guide brings together the programme information the institution currently publishes. It does not assess whether the programme is suitable for you.
Overview
Bachelor of Nursing is listed by University of Waikato as a Bachelor at NZQF Level 7.
What you will study
Programme-specific curriculum content is not yet published in the Sorena catalogue. Use the institution link above for the current course structure.
Who may find it relevant
No general suitability statement is published. Admission is decided by the institution after it reviews an applicant's evidence.
Programme structure
Published duration: 3 years (360 points), minimum 1,100 clinical hours.
Fees context
To be confirmed
Entry requirements
Selection process for all applicants; NZ Police vetting or International Police vetting depending on residency history
IELTS Academic overall 6.5, no band below 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT 90/writing 21, OET 350/300, PTE Academic 58/no skill below 50) - achievable across multiple sittings within 12 months
Full entry requirements are in the Entry requirements section above.
Start dates
- None - 2026 applications closed
- confirm exact date)
- Trimester A - March 2027 (international application deadline 31 July 2026 typical